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CAUTION


■While driving


Do not adjust the position of the mirror. Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and an accident, or result- ing in death or serious injury.


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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel, mirrors) Outside rear view mirrors


Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.


STEP 1


Select a mirror to adjust.


Left Right


STEP 2


Adjust the mirror.


Up Right Down Left


■The outside rear view mirrors can be operated when


Vehicles with smart key system


The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in the ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.


Vehicles without smart key system


The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.


■When the mirrors are fogged up (vehicles with outside rear view mirror


defoggers) Turn on the mirror heaters to defog the mirrors. (→P. 208)


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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, steering wheel, mirrors)


■Auto anti-glare function (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view


mirror) When the anti-glare inside rear view mirror is set to auto mode, the outside rear view mirrors will activate in conjunction with the anti-glare inside rear view mirror to reduce reflected light. (→P. 70)


■One touch power adjustment


You can store and recall power adjustments such as the driver’s seat and the outside rear view mirrors. (→P. 55)


CAUTION


■While driving


Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in losing control of the vehicle and cause an acci- dent, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Do not adjust the mirrors. ●Before driving, be sure to make an adjustment of the driver and passenger


side mirrors properly.


●Do not drive with the mirrors folded.


■When the mirror heaters are operating (if equipped)


Do not touch the mirror surface as the mirror surface becomes hot.


NOTICE


■If ice should jam the mirror


Do not operate the control or scrape the mirror face. Use a spray de-icer to free the mirror.


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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof Power windows


The power windows can be opened and closed using the following switches.


One-touch closing* Closing One-touch opening* Opening *: Pressing


the switch


the opposite direction will stop win- dow travel partway.


in


Lock switch


Press the switch down to lock passenger window switches.


Use this switch to prevent chil- dren from accidentally opening or closing a passenger window.


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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof


■The power windows can be operated when


Vehicles with smart key system


The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.


Vehicles without smart key system


The engine switch is in the “ON” position.


■Operating the power windows after turning the engine off


Vehicles with smart key system


The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF. They cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s or front passenger’s door is opened.


Vehicles without smart key system


The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can- not, however, be operated once the driver’s or front passenger’s door is opened.


■Jam protection function


If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.


■When the battery is disconnected


The power windows must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation. (Perform for each window with the switch for each seat.) STEP 1


Open the window halfway. Fully close the window by pulling the switch up and continue hold- ing the switch for 1 second.


STEP 2


The indicator on the switch changes from a flashing pattern to being on when initial settings are complete.


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CAUTION


■When closing the windows


Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body


in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.


●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.


Closing a power window on someone can cause death or serious injury.


■Jam protection function


●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection


function intentionally.


●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just


before the window fully closes.


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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof Moon roof∗


Use the overhead switches to open, close, and tilt the moon roof up and down. ■ Opening and closing


■ Tilt up and down


Open Stops just before it is opened fully. Press the switch again to fully open. Close To stop partway, press the switch lightly.


Tilt up Tilt down To stop partway, press the switch lightly.


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■The moon roof can be operated when


Vehicles with smart key system


The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.


Vehicles without smart key system


The engine switch is in the “ON” position.


■Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off


Vehicles with smart key system


The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned OFF. It cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s door is opened.


Vehicles without smart key system


The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however, be operated once the driver’s door is opened.


■Jam protection function


If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.


■If the moon roof cannot be closed automatically


Keep the switch depressed.


■To reduce moon roof wind noise


Drive with the moon roof opened automatically (just before fully opened position).


■Sunshade


The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.


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■When the battery is disconnected


The moon roof must be initialized in order to ensure proper operation. STEP 1


Open the window halfway. Hold down “TILT UP” switch during the following moon roof sequence: Tilt up → Tilt down → Slide open (fully open) → Slide close (fully close) To ensure the initialization is complete, make sure automatic open- ing and closing functions work properly.


STEP 2


STEP 3


CAUTION


■When opening the moon roof


Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-


cle while it is moving.


●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.


■When closing the moon roof


Observe the following precautions. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their bod- ies in a position where they could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.


●Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.


Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.


■Jam protection function


●Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection


function intentionally.


●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just


before the moon roof fully closes.


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1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap


Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap. ■ Before refueling the vehicle


Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch OFF and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed.


the


Press opener switch.


fuel


filler door


Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open.


Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the fuel filler door.


■ Opening the fuel tank cap STEP 1


STEP 2


STEP 3


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Closing the fuel tank cap


1-5. Refueling


After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap clockwise until you hear a click. The cap will revolve slightly in the opposite direction once released.


■Fuel types


Use unleaded gasoline. (Octane Rating 87 [Research Octane Number 91] or higher)


■Fuel tank capacity


Approximately 18.5 gal. (70 L, 15.4 Imp. gal.)


■When the fuel filler door opener switch is inoperable


The lever can be used to open the fuel filler door if the fuel filler door cannot be opened using the inside switch because the battery discharged or for any other reason.


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CAUTION


■When refueling the vehicle


Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so, may result in death or serious injury. ●Before opening the fuel door, touch the vehicle or some other metal sur-


face to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity because sparks resulting from static electricity may cause the fuel vapors to ignite.


●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out of the filler neck and cause injury. ●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their


bodies to come close to an open fuel tank.


●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.


Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.


●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.


Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.


●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically


charged. This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.


■When replacing the fuel tank cap


Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Failure to do so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or serious injury.


NOTICE


■Refueling


Do not spill fuel during refueling. Failing to do so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the exhaust sys- tems to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle’s painted surface.


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1-6. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system


The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer. Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.


Vehicles with a smart key system The indicator light flashes after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating. Vehicles without a smart key system The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indi- cate that the system is operat- ing.


■System maintenance


The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of engine immobilizer system.


■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction


●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object. ●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system


(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle.


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■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system


For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.


FCC ID: MOZRI-21BTY FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-1
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.


For vehicles sold in Canada


Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.


CAUTION


■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system


Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.


NOTICE


■For proper system operation


Do not modify, remove or disable the engine immobilizer system. If any unauthorized changes or modifications are made, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.


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1-6. Theft deterrent system Alarm∗


The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is detected. ■ Triggering the alarm


The alarm is triggered in the following situations. ● A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry function, wireless remote door lock func- tion or using the mechanical key. (The doors will lock again automatically.)


● The hood is opened while the vehicle is locked. ● Vehicles with the glass breakage sensor: The side windows


are tapped or broken.


■ Setting the alarm system


Close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all doors. The system will be set automati- cally after 30 seconds.


indicator


The light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set.


■ Deactivating or stopping the alarm


Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm. ● Unlock the doors or trunk. ● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped


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■Items to check before locking the vehicle


To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the following: ●Nobody is in the vehicle. ●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set. ●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.


■Triggering of the alarm


The alarm may be triggered in the following situations. (Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.) ●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood. ●The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.


■Panic mode


Vehicles with smart key system


When is pushed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound for about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle. To stop the alarm, push any button on the wireless remote control.


Vehicles without smart key system


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1-6. Theft deterrent system Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.)


These labels are attached to the vehicle to reduce vehicle theft by facilitating the tracing and recovery of parts from sto- len vehicles. Do not remove under penalty of law.


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1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture


Drive with a good posture as follows:


and to


Sit upright and well back in the seat. Adjust the position of the seat forward or backward to ensure the pedals can be reached easily depressed the extent required. (→P. 50) Adjust the seatback so that the controls are easily oper- able. Adjust the tilt and telescopic positions of the steering wheel downward so the air- bag is facing your chest. (→P. 68) Lock the head restraint in place with the center of the head restraint closest to the top of your ears. (→P. 59) Wear the seat belt correctly. (→P. 61)


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CAUTION


■While driving


●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat.


Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.


●Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback. A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint, increasing the risk of death or serious injury to the driver or passenger.


●Do not place anything under the front seats.


Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci- dent. The adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.


■Adjusting the seat position


●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-


gers are not injured by the moving seat.


●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid


injury. Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.


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1-7. Safety information SRS airbags


The SRS airbags inflate when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe impacts that may cause significant injury to the occupants. They work together with the seat belts to help reduce the risk of death or serious injury.


Front airbags Driver airbag/front passenger airbag Can help protect the head and chest of the driver and front pas- senger from impact with interior components. Knee airbag Can help provide driver protection.


Side and curtain shield airbags Side airbag Can help protect the torso of the front occupants. Curtain shield airbag Can help protect primarily the head of front occupants and rear outboard occupants.


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Airbag system components


1-7. Safety information


Front airbag sensor Front passenger airbag “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights Side airbag Curtain shield airbag Side and curtain shield airbag sensor SRS warning light Curtain shield airbag sensor


Driver’s seat position sensor Knee airbag Airbag sensor assembly Occupant detection system (ECU and sensors) Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch Driver airbag Driver’s seat belt buckle switch


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1-7. Safety information


Your vehicle is equipped with “ADVANCED AIRBAGS” designed based on US motor vehicle safety standards (FMVSS208). The air- bag system controls airbag deployment power for the driver and front passenger. The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat’s position sensor etc. The front passenger’s airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc. In certain types of severe frontal or side impacts, the SRS airbag sys- tem triggers the airbag inflators. A chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non-toxic gas to help restrain the motion of the occupants.


■If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)


●Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying


(inflating) SRS airbag.


●A loud noise and white powder will be emitted. ●Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator) as well as the seats, and parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side rail, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.


●The windshield may crack.


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■Operating conditions (front airbags)


●The SRS front airbags will deploy in the event of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corresponding to a 12-19 mph (20-30 km/h) frontal collision with a fixed wall that does not move or deform). However, this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object, such as a parked vehicle or sign pole, which can move or deform on impact, or if the vehicle is involved in an underride collision (e.g. a collision in which the front of the vehicle “underrides”, or goes under, the bed of a truck, etc.).


●It is possible that in some collisions where the forward deceleration of the vehicle is very close to the designed threshold level, the SRS front air- bags and the seat belt pretensioners may not activate together.


●The SRS front passenger airbags will not activate, if there is no passen- ger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the front passenger air- bag may deploy, if heavy luggage is put, even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 103)


■Operating conditions (side and curtain shield airbags)


●The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags will deploy in the even of an impact that exceeds the set threshold level (the level of force corre- sponding to the impact force produced by a 3300 lb. (1500 kg) vehicle colliding with the vehicle cabin from a direction perpendicular to the vehi- cle orientation at a speed of 12-19 mph (20-30 km/h)).


●The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are designed to inflate when the passenger compartment is subjected to a severe impact the side.


●The SRS side airbag on the passenger seat will not activate, if there is no passenger sitting in the front passenger seat. However, the side airbag on the passenger seat may deploy, if heavy luggage is put, even if the seat is unoccupied. (→P. 103)


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■Conditions under which the SRS airbags may deploy (inflate), other


than a collision The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the underside of your vehicle. Some examples are shown in the illustration.


●Hitting a curb, edge of pavement or


hard surface


●Falling into or jumping over a deep hole ●Landing hard or vehicle falling


■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag (front airbags) The SRS front airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a side or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low- speed frontal collision. But, whenever a collision of any type causes suffi- cient forward deceleration of the vehicle, deployment of the SRS front air- bags may occur.


●Collision from the side ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover


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1-7. Safety information


■Types of collisions that may not deploy the SRS airbag


(side and curtain shield airbags) The SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag system may not activate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles, or a colli- sion to the side of the vehicle body other than the passenger compartment.


●Collision from the side to the vehicle body other than the passenger com- partment


●Collision from the side at an angle


The SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags are generally not designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a frontal or rear collision, if it rolls over, or if it is involved in a low-speed side collision.


●Collision from the front ●Collision from the rear ●Vehicle rollover


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■When to contact your Toyota dealer


In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Do not disconnect the battery cables before contacting your Toyota dealer. ●Any of the SRS airbags have been inflated.


●The front of the vehicle is damaged or deformed, or was involved in an acci- dent that was not severe enough to cause the SRS airbags to inflate.


●A portion of the doors is damaged or deformed, or the vehicle was involved in an accident that was not severe enough to cause the SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags to inflate.


●The pad section of the steering wheel, front passenger airbag cover or lower portion of is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam- aged.


instrument panel


the


●The surface of the seats with the side airbag is scratched, cracked, or other- wise damaged.


●The portion of the front pillars, rear pil- lars or roof side rail garnishes (padding) containing the curtain shield airbags is scratched, cracked, or otherwise dam- aged.


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CAUTION


■SRS airbag precautions


Observe the following precautions regarding the airbags. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear their seat belts


properly. The SRS airbags are supplemental devices to be used with the seat belts. ●The SRS driver airbag deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the driver is very close to the airbag. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHTSA”) advises: Since the risk zone for driver airbag is the first 2 - 3 in. (50 - 75 mm) of inflation, placing yourself 10 in. (250 mm) from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety. This distance is measured from the cen- ter of the steering wheel to your breastbone. If you sit less than 10 in. (250
mm) away now, you can change your driving position in several ways: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching the


pedals comfortably.


• Slightly recline the back of the seat. Although vehicle designs vary, many drivers can achieve the 10 in. (250 mm) distance, even with the driver seat all the way forward, simply by reclining the back of the seat somewhat. If reclining the back of your seat makes it hard to see the road, raise yourself by using a firm, non-slippery cushion, or raise the seat if your vehicle has that feature.


• If your steering wheel is adjustable, tilt it downward. This points the air-


bag toward your chest instead of your head and neck.


The seat should be adjusted as recommended by NHTSA above, while still maintaining control of the foot pedals, steering wheel, and your view of the instrument panel controls.


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CAUTION


■SRS airbag precautions


●If the seat belt extender has been con- nected to the driver’s seat belt buckle but the seat belt extender has not also been fastened to the latch plate of the driver’s seat belt, the SRS driver’s air- bag system will judge that the driver is wearing the seat belt even though the seat belt has not been connected. In this case, the driver’s airbag may not activate correctly in a collision, resulting in death or serious injury in the event of collision. Be sure to wear the seat belt with the seat belt extender.


●The SRS front passenger airbag also deploys with considerable force, and can cause death or serious injury especially if the front passenger is very close to the airbag. The front passenger seat should be as far from the air- bag as possible with the seatback adjusted, so the front passenger sits upright.


●Improperly seated and/or restrained infants and children can be killed or seriously injured by a deploying airbag. An infant or child who is too small to use a seat belt should be properly secured using a child restraint sys- tem. Toyota strongly recommends that all infants and children be placed in the rear seats of the vehicle and properly restrained. The rear seats are the safest for infants and children. (→P. 109)


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CAUTION


■SRS airbag precautions


●Do not sit on the edge of the seat or


lean against the dashboard.


●Do not allow a child to stand in front of the SRS front passenger airbag unit or sit on the knees of a front passenger.


●Do not drive the vehicle while the driver or passenger have items resting on their knees.


●Do not lean against the door, the roof side rail or the front, side and rear pil- lars.


●Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat toward the door or put their head or hands outside the vehicle.


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CAUTION


■SRS airbag precautions


●Do not attach anything to or lean any- thing against areas such as the dash- board, steering wheel pad or lower portion of the instrument panel. These items can become projectiles when SRS driver, front passenger and knee airbags deploy.


●Do not attach anything to areas such as the door, windshield glass, side door glass, front and rear pillars, roof side rail or assist grip.


●Do not hang coat hangers or other hard objects on the coat hooks. All of these items could become projectiles and seriously injure or kill you, should the SRS curtain shield airbag deploy.


●Vehicles without smart key system: Do not attach any heavy, sharp or hard objects such as keys or accessories to the key. The objects may restrict the SRS knee airbag inflation or be thrust into the driver’s seat area by the force of the deploying airbag, thus causing a danger.


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CAUTION


●If the vinyl cover is put on the area where the SRS knee airbag will deploy,


be sure to remove it.


●Do not use seat accessories which cover the parts where the SRS side


airbags inflate as they may interfere with inflation of the airbags.


●Do not strike or apply significant levels of force to the area of the SRS air- bag components shown on P. 91. Doing so can cause the SRS airbags to malfunction.


●Do not touch any of the component parts immediately after the SRS air-


bags have deployed (inflated) as they may be hot.


●If breathing becomes difficult after the SRS airbag has deployed, open a door or window to allow fresh air in, or leave the vehicle if it is safe to do so. Wash off any residue as soon as possible to prevent skin irritation.


●If the areas where the SRS airbags are stored, such as the steering wheel pad and front and rear pillar garnish, are damaged or cracked, have them replaced by your Toyota dealer.


●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger’s seat. Doing so will disperse the passenger’s weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger’s weight properly. As a result, the SRS front passenger airbag may not deploy in the event of a collision.


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CAUTION


■Modification and disposal of SRS airbag system components


Do not dispose of your vehicle or perform any of the following modifications without consulting your Toyota dealer. The SRS airbag may malfunction or deploy (inflate) accidentally, causing death or serious injury. ●Installation, removal, disassembly and repair of the SRS airbags ●Repairs, modifications, removal or replacement of the steering wheel, instrument panel, dashboard, seats or seat upholstery, front, side and rear pillars or roof side rail


●Repairs or modifications of the front fender, front bumper, or side of the


occupant compartment


●Installation of snow plows, winches, etc. to the front grille (bull bars, kan-


garoo bar etc.)


●Modifications to the vehicle’s suspension system ●Installation of electronic devices such as mobile two-way radios or CD


players


●Modifications to your vehicle for a person with a physical disability


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1-7. Safety information Front passenger occupant classification system


Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classifica- tion system. This system detects the conditions of the front passen- ger seat and activates or deactivates the devices for front passenger.


SRS warning light Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light “AIR BAG ON” indicator light


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Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classi- fication system ■ Adult*1


Indicator/


warning light


Devices


“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”


indicator lights


SRS warning light


Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light


Front passenger airbag


Side airbag on the front passenger seat


Curtain shield airbag in the front


passenger side


Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner


“AIR BAG


ON” Off


Flashing*2


Activated


■ Child*3 or child restraint system*4


Indicator/


warning light


“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”


indicator lights


SRS warning light


Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light


Front passenger airbag


Side airbag on the front passenger seat


Curtain shield airbag in the front


passenger side


Devices


“AIR BAG OFF”*5


Off


Flashing*2


Deactivated


Activated


Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner


Activated


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■ Unoccupied


Indicator/


warning light


Devices


“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”


indicator lights


SRS warning light


Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light


Front passenger airbag


Side airbag on the front passenger seat


Curtain shield airbag in the front


passenger side


Not illumi-


nated


Off


Deactivated


Activated


Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner


Deactivated


■ System malfunction


Indicator/


warning light


Devices


“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF”


indicator lights


SRS warning light


Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light


Front passenger airbag


Side airbag on the front passenger seat


Curtain shield airbag in the front


passenger side


“AIR BAG


OFF” On Off


Deactivated


Activated


Front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner


Activated


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*1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as a child depending on his/her physique and posture. In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.


*2: *3: When a large child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/ her as an adult depending on his/her physique or posture.


*4: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front pas- senger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable. (→P. 109) In case the indicator is not illuminated, consult this manual as for installing the child restraint system properly. (→P. 113)


*5:


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■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions


Observe the following precautions regarding front passenger occupant clas- sification system. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●Wear the seat belt properly. ●Make sure the front passenger’s seat belt tab has not been left inserted


into the buckle before someone sits in the front passenger seat.


●Make sure the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is not illuminated when using the seat belt extender for the front passenger seat. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, disconnect the extender tongue from the seat belt buckle, then reconnect the seat belt. Reconnect the seat belt extender after making sure the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated. If you use the seat belt extender while the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi- nated, the front passenger airbag, side airbag on the front passenger side may not activate correctly, which could cause death or serious injury in the event of collision.


●Do not put weight on the front passenger seat by putting your hands or


feet on the front passenger seatback from the rear passenger seat.


●Do not let a rear passenger lift the front passenger seat with their feet or


press on the seatback with their legs.


●Do not put objects under the front passenger seat. ●Do not recline the front passenger seatback so far that it touches a rear seat. This may cause the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light to be illuminated, which indicates that the passenger’s airbags will not deploy in the event of a severe accident. If the seatback touches the rear seat, return the seat- back to a position where it does not touch the rear seat. Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the vehicle is moving. Reclining the seatback excessively may lessen the effectiveness of the seat belt system.


●If an adult sits in the front passenger seat, the “AIR BAG ON” indicator light is illuminated, If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator is illuminated, ask the passenger to sit up straight, well back in the seat, feet on the floor, and with the seat belt worn correctly. If the “AIR BAG OFF” indicator still remain illuminated, either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat, or if that is not possible, move the front passenger seat fully rearward.


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■Front passenger occupant classification system precautions


●When it is unavoidable to install the forward-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat, install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat in the proper order. (→P. 113)


●Do not modify or remove the front seats. ●Do not kick the front passenger seat or subject it to severe impact. Other- wise, the SRS warning light may come on to indicate a malfunction on the detection system. In this case, contact your Toyota dealer immediately.


●Child restraint systems installed on the rear seat should not contact the


front seatbacks.


●Do not use a seat accessory, such as a cushion or seat cover, that covers


the seat cushion surface.


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A child restraint system for a small child or baby must itself be prop- erly restrained on the seat with the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt. The laws of all 50 states of the U.S.A. and Canada now require the use of child restraint systems.


Points to remember


Studies have shown that installing a child restraint on a rear seat is much safer than installing one to the front passenger seat. ● Choose a child restraint system that suits your vehicle and is


appropriate to the age and size of the child.


● For installation details, follow the instructions provided with the


child restraint system. General installation instructions are provided in this manual. (→P. 113)


Types of child restraints


Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types according to the age and size of the child.


Rear-facing ⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat


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Forward-facing ⎯ Convertible seat


Booster seat


■Selecting an appropriate child restraint system


●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child until the child


becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt.


●If a child is too large for a child restraint system, sit the child on a rear


seat and use the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 61)


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■Child restraint precautions


●For effective protection in automobile accidents and sudden stops, a child must be properly restrained, using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child. Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system. In an accident, the child can be crushed against the windshield, or between you and the vehicle’s interior. ●Toyota strongly urges the use of a proper child restraint system that con- forms to the size of the child, installed on the rear seat. According to acci- dent statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat.


●Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat even if “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated. In the event of an accident, the force of the rapid inflation of the front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to the child if the rear-facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat.


●A forward-facing child restraint system may be installed on the front pas- senger seat only when it is unavoidable. A child restraint system that requires a top tether strap should not be used in the front passenger seat since there is no top tether strap anchor for the front passenger seat. Adjust the seatback as upright as possible and always move the seat as far back as possible even if “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illuminated, because the front passenger airbag could inflate with considerable speed and force. Otherwise, the child may be killed or seriously injured.


●Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front or rear passenger seat. If installing a child restraint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or seri- ous injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.


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■Child restraint precautions


●Do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system. It is dangerous if the side airbags and curtain shield airbags inflate, and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child.


●Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly secured. If it is not secured properly, it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.


■Child restraint lock function belt precaution


Do not allow children to play with the child restraint lock function belt. If the belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it will not be possible to pull the belt out leading to choking or other serious injuries that result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.


■When the child restraint system is not in use


●Keep the child restraint system properly secured on the seat even if it is not in use. Do not store the restraint unsecured in the passenger compart- ment.


●If it is necessary to detach the child restraint system, remove it from the vehicle or store it securely in the trunk. This will prevent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident.


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Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions. Firmly secure child restraints to the outboard rear seats using the LATCH anchors or a seat belt. Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint. The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system is not compatible with the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Chil- dren) system.


Child restraint LATCH anchors LATCH anchors are provided for the outboard rear seats. (Buttons displaying the loca- tion of the anchors are attached to the seats.)


Seat belts equipped with a child restraint locking mecha- nism (ALR/ELR belts except driver’s seat belt) (→P. 63)


Anchor bracket (for top tether strap)


Anchor brackets are provided for all rear seats.


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Installation with LATCH system


STEP 1


As leaned as possible


Adjust the seatback as leaned as possible.


STEP 2


Widen the gap between the seat cushion and seatback slightly.


Type A


STEP 3


Latch the hooks of the lower straps onto the LATCH anchors.


Canada only


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STEP 4


If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether anchors.


For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.


Type B


STEP 3


the buckles onto


Latch LATCH anchors.


the


Canada only


STEP 4


If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether anchors.


For owners in Canada: The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the presence of a lower connector system.


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Installing child restraints using a seat belt (child restraint lock function belt)


■ Rear-facing ⎯ Infant seat/convertible seat STEP 1


Place the child restraint system on the rear seat facing the rear of the vehicle.


Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.


then allow


Fully extend the shoulder belt and to retract slightly in order to activate the ALR lock mode.


it


Lock mode allows the seat belt to retract only.


STEP 2


STEP 3


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While pushing the child restraint system down into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child seat is securely in place. After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended.


■ Forward-facing ⎯ Convertible seat STEP 1


Place the child restraint system on the seat facing the front of the vehicle.


STEP 2


Run the seat belt through the child restraint system and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.


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STEP 3


STEP 4


it


then allow


Fully extend the shoulder strap and to retract slightly into the ALR lock mode. Lock mode allows the seat belt to retract only.


While pushing the child restraint system into the rear seat, allow the shoulder belt to retract until the child restraint system is securely in place.


After the shoulder belt has retracted to a point where there is no slack in the belt, pull the belt to check that it cannot be extended. If the child restraint has a top tether strap, the top tether strap should be latched onto the top tether strap anchors. (→P. 120)


STEP 4
STEP 5


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■ Booster seat STEP 1


STEP 2


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Place the booster seat on the seat facing the front of the vehi- cle.


Sit the child in the booster seat. Fit the seat belt to the booster seat according to the manufac- turer’s instructions and insert the plate into the buckle. Make sure that the belt is not twisted.


Check that the shoulder belt is correctly positioned over the child’s shoulder, and that the lap belt is as low as possible. (→P. 61)


Removing a child restraint installed with a seat belt


Push the buckle release button and fully retract the seat belt.


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Child restraint systems with a top tether strap


STEP 1


STEP 2


Secure the child restraint using a seat belt or LATCH anchors, and lock the head restraint in place at the lowest position.


Open the anchor bracket cover, latch the hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top tether strap.


Make sure the top tether strap is securely latched.


■Laws and regulations pertaining to anchorages


The LATCH system conforms to FMVSS225 or CMVSS210.2. Child restraint systems conforming to FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specifica- tions can be used. This vehicle is designed to conform to the SAE J1819.


CAUTION


■When installing a booster seat


Do not fully extend the shoulder belt to prevent the belt from going to ALR lock mode: (→P. 63)


ALR mode causes the belt to tighten only which could cause injury or dis- comfort to the child.


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■When installing a child restraint system


Follow the directions given in the child restraint system installation manual and fix the child restraint system securely in place. If the child restraint system is not correctly fixed in place, the child or other passengers may be injured or even killed in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.


●If the driver’s seat interferes with the child restraint system and prevents it from being attached correctly, attach the child restraint system to the right- hand rear seat.


●Only put a forward-facing child seat on the front seat when unavoidable. When installing a forward-facing child restraint on the front passenger seat, move the seat as far back as possible even if “AIR BAG OFF” indicator light is illumi- nated. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury if the airbags deploy (inflate).


●When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of the child’s shoulder. The belt should be kept away from the child’s neck, but not so that it could fall off the child’s shoulder. Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.


●Ensure that the belt and tab are securely locked and the seat belt is not


twisted.


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■When installing a child restraint system


●Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be


sure it is secure.


●After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat. ●Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system


manufacturer.


■Do not use a seat belt extender


If a seat belt extender is used when installing a child restraint system, the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, which could cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of sud- den braking, sudden swerving or an accident.


■To correctly attach a child restraint system to the anchors


When using the LATCH anchors, be sure that there are no foreign objects around the anchors and that the seat belt is not caught behind the child seat. Make sure the child restraint system is securely attached, or it may cause death or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of a sud- den stop, sudden swerve or accident.


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2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle


The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv- ing. ■ Starting the engine


→P. 133, 137


■ Driving STEP 1


STEP 2


STEP 3

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